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Kelly Clarke Obituary

Kelly J. Clarke
of Lisle, N.Y.
Kelly J. Clarke, age 47, of Lisle, N.Y., passed away July 12, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 20, 1961 in Bath, N.Y. to Robert and Norma Carpenter of Bath, N.Y. and Englewood, Fla. Kelly was an employee of Cornell University for 23 years. She is survived by her children, Matthew and Alexandra; brother, Scott (Heather) Carpenter; and nephew, Aaron, Clearwater, Fla.; grandmother, Esther Gerhart, Bath, N.Y.; uncle, Robert (Delores) Gerhart; former husband, James (Libby) Clarke, Corning, N.Y.; as well as many cousins and close friends.
Memorial Services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Whitney Point, N.Y. on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. Visiting hours will follow the service until 6:00 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Hammondsport, N.Y. A trust will be established for the children on Friday at M&T Bank. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of one's choice or to the children's trust. Arrangements by Fagan's Funeral Home of Bath.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin on Jul. 15, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Kelly Clarke

8 Entries

Mollie Stine Ross

July 9, 2024

Well my red headed friend another year and hope you are watching us all. I'll never forget that cold winter drive to work at Cornell with two talking Budgies, Fred & Ethel. What fun times we had. Miss that smile and funny wall of yours.

Mollie

March 3, 2021

I just now 2021 March learned of Kelly's passing. We car pooled several years to Cornell and had many laughs, scares and fun. Rest in peace red head.

Tina Henry

July 18, 2008

Kelly was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. I enjoyed the small time I was able to share with her through her friend Kenna Morehouse. Kelly's battle has really touched my life and will for many years. Her family is in my thoughts and prayers during this tough time.

Jill Krueger (Mazzone)

July 17, 2008

Dear Matt and Alex,
You are both in my thoughts and prayers right now. I am so sorry that you have lost such a wonderful person and such an amazing mom. Your mom's smile and love for life will live on in both of you, and she will be watching over you keeping you safe. You are not alone in your sadness-there are many, many people right now who miss your mom very much because of the amazing person she was. Just remember all of the wonderful memories you have with her, and know that you are the most important two people in her life and she will always be with you-just in a different way.
Love,

Victoria Watts

July 16, 2008

Dear Matt and Alex,

I am so honored to have known your mom these past four years. She was not only an incredible woman as you already know, but an inspiring one as well. I have learned many things from your Mom, the most being that time is precious and you must make the best of each and every day that you have. Please continue to do that in your mother's honor. I know she would want you to live out the rest of your lives in this fashion. To the rest of her family and all of her friends, my heart goes out to each and every one of you as I know from personal experience that Kelly has touched all of us in her own special way. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I love you Kel_Bell!

Lynda Keister

July 15, 2008

Kelly and I followed each other around Cornell for 20 years. Coming in and out of each other's lifes, and finally working together at CCMR. Her incredible smile, quick sense of humor, and ability to always see the glass half full kept us entertained, and kept her strong. She never was one to accept what others said as fact, and that was a quality that served her well through her battle against this wicked dissease. She fought hard, and won several battles. I will never forget our celebration of her one year cancer free after her first surgery. We cherrished every day with her, and she always made us laugh. We love you Sweet Kel, you will always be in our hearts, and we will carry you with us where ever we go. May you enjoy many margaritas, kayak trips, and bike rides now that you are free and healthy and happy. Please remember to keep an eye on us down here, keep us in line, and every now and then, send us a little something to laugh at. To Kelly's family and friends, please do her proud, remember how she lived every day of her life and emulate that in your own. Smile often and make the most of each and every day. That is what she would want for all of you. May god bless.

Kenna Morehouse

July 15, 2008

Matt and Alex,

What a Mom you had and what a Mom you will always carry with you. Her zest for life and all that it had to offer is now a part of you. Make new memories but hold the memories you made with your Mom close to your heart. She will always be near you and will always be a part of who you are and of who you will become.

All my love,

Kenna

Paula Slocum

July 15, 2008

Matt and Alex, your mother will truly be missed. We had many great times together shopping, lunches out, and baking cookies at Christmas at Kenna's, I will never forget her smile and her quick wit, she was so funny. And how much she adored the both of you, you were everything to her.

My prayers are with you both and know I love you very much,

Paula Slocum

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